New Year's holidays always begin with matinees in kindergartens and schools. Well, how can you attend such an event without an original costume? And although these days children are increasingly captivated by Supermen, Batman, Transformers and other newfangled cartoon characters, why not try to turn back time and dress up the child in a wolf costume, mentally returning to the New Year celebrations of past decades, when they took Santa Claus to the Christmas trees Round dances so understandable to everyone: bears, bunnies, foxes, cats and snowflakes? And if you present this outfit to your baby correctly, he will be completely satisfied with his look. Moreover, making, say, a wolf costume with your own hands for a boy is quite possible. And if you involve a child in the creative process, then the work and the result will be doubly interesting.
What to make a wolf costume from
A children's costume must be colorful and bright, but how can this be achieved if the character we have chosen is a neutral color? The answer to this question is quite simple: the main thing is to choose the right materials. To make a wolf costume with your own hands for a boy, stock up on the following things and tools: • fabric for the base of the outfit; • fur for the tail, paws and ears; • rubber; • threads to match the fabric; • cutting scissors; • tape measure; • pattern of shorts; • vest pattern; • padding polyester, white, black and red felt for the wolf's face.
Making a wolf costume with your own hands
You can sew an adorable wolf with your own hands. To do this, prepare the necessary materials and take measurements of the child. You can transfer measurements from the child’s clothes that he is currently wearing and that fit him to size onto fabric. To avoid being hot at the holiday, it is better to make all things from a material that is not too thick. Without a doubt, a beautiful suit made of thick and fluffy fabric, but the baby will simply mate in it and will not be able to participate in competitions and have fun from the heart, so it is better to give preference to lighter and more breathable fabrics.
Required materials and tools
It's easy to make a fun and very comfortable costume. You just need to prepare all the necessary fabrics and tools.
To work you will need:
- elastane fabric 2 meters (dark gray and light gray);
- a piece of fur fabric for the ears (you can use thick white fleece);
- two plastic eyes;
- black plastic spout;
- cotton wool as a filler;
- needles and threads;
- scissors;
- machine (you can do all the seams by hand, but it will take a little longer).
DIY wolf hat
This wolf model meets all the requirements, it is aesthetically beautiful and the wolf is recognizable in it. It is also very comfortable; at a matinee it will be convenient to participate in all competitions. The costume begins with a hat.
Stage: pattern
Make patterns on fabrics and cut them out. For the hat, you need to measure two measurements from the child's head. This is the depth from the earlobe to the earlobe (it must then be divided by 2) and the circumference of the head. The ears are equilateral triangles. For the ears, cut two triangles from dark gray fabric and two from white fabric with a pile. To make a nose, you need to cut out a small strip and a circle from light gray fabric. The circumference of the circle is equal to the curved side of the strip.
Stage: stitching
Place ears from different fabrics with right sides facing each other and sew on both sides. Next, fill it a little with cotton wool and sew the last side. Do the same for the second ear. Sew the circle for the nose to the strip on the curved side. Next, sew the short sides of the strip together. Stuff the product with cotton wool. Set aside for now. Make the hat: fold it right sides together and start stitching, insert the ears in the right places on the hat and sew along with them. Turn the cap inside out. Next, sew on the nose.
Stage: eyes and nose
Glue two eyes to the hat and a plastic nose.
The headdress is ready for the suit.
Options for the base of the suit
For a suit it is better to use shorts. They are comfortable and not so hot, since the child will be on the move all the time. Using the given pattern, make 4 pieces from dark gray fabric. You will also need an elastic band. The length of the elastic is equal to the waist circumference plus 3 cm for the seam. The patterns are ready. Place right sides together first and sew along the fly line. Next, do the same with the back parts and connect with a seam. Turn the pieces inside out and sew the side seams of the shorts. All that remains is to sew the bottom and top, insert an elastic band into the upper part.
How to make a wolf tail at home
A very simple ponytail can be made from fabric and cotton wool. To do this, carefully cut out the indicated patterns and sew them, first folding them with their right sides facing each other.
Gloves for wolf costume
Very comfortable gloves can be made with a wide elastic band. In such “capes” your hands will not get tired. Cut out two pieces from gray fabric, as in the picture. Darker fabric will be useful for appliquéing the wolf’s palm and claws. Immediately sew on dark fabric. Next, fold the gray parts with right sides facing each other and sew not completely. You can lightly stuff the resulting parts with cotton so that the paws are a little more voluminous. All that remains is to sew on the elastic. Measure the circumference of the child's hand and cut out the elastic bands, adding 1 cm for the length so that it does not pull too much. Sew the elastic by folding the loose ends to the inside of the foot. You can try on the resulting paws and, if necessary, hem the elastic if it turns out to be too big.
What is the best fabric to choose?
It is easiest to work with knitwear. Of course, in order to lay machine seams along it, you will need a special needle, but in terms of processing the edges of the product, such material practically does not cause problems. Firstly, it does not crumble, which allows you to avoid processing cuts, and secondly, a small error in patterns is compensated by the ability of the material to stretch.
The winning option is velor or velvet, which shimmers beautifully due to its fine shiny pile. This fabric will look gorgeous in combination with fur. By the way, the latter must have a long pile, because this is the tail that will be the most realistic. In addition to the tail, fur will be needed to create the wolf’s muzzle and to create beautiful paws.
Costume elements
What should a New Year's wolf costume be like? What elements should it consist of? Mandatory accessories in such an outfit are a tail and a wolf's muzzle on a hat or a mask, so that no one has any doubts about which character is being seen. A menacing face with a grin and a fierce look will perfectly emphasize the importance of an important guest at the carnival, which is sure to please any boy.
In addition to the accessories mentioned, a New Year's wolf costume usually consists of gray shorts or pants and a sleeveless vest, under which a white shirt or golf shirt would look great.
Where to get the pattern
How to make a wolf costume and where to get a pattern - this is the main question that arises just when you decide to sew an outfit with your own hands. It is clear that not everyone has the skill of cutting and sewing and not everyone is able to develop a drawing and template for sewing clothes based on the measurements taken. But the lack of such skills cannot be an obstacle.
How can you draw a pattern yourself that can be used to sew a wolf costume? It’s quite easy to make a children’s pants and vest template. You will need the child's things, namely pants or sweatpants and a T-shirt. These wardrobe elements will serve as the basis for developing drawings.
Fox costume for New Year
If your girl gets the role of a fox in a New Year's performance, then there are several options for how to make a fox costume at home.
From fabric according to a pattern
For the simplest method you will need:
- orange fabric;
- pieces of red fur;
- white lace;
- scissors;
- needle and thread.
Fold the piece of fabric in half. Take any baby’s dress and place it so that the shoulders are on the fold of the material. Outline the top part of the dress, and draw the bottom of an arbitrary width and length, as far as the size of the fabric allows. Don't forget to add one and a half centimeters to the seams.
Cut out the pattern for your future dress. Cut the neckline deeper at the front than at the back. Sew side seams. Trim the sleeves and bottom of the dress with lace, you can gather the lace a little.
Make a headband from the remaining lace. When the lace stretches, simply sew its edges together; if not, then make an elastic insert. Cut two identical semicircles from pieces of orange fabric and fold them into ears. Sew the ears to the headband.
Decorate your fox costume with fur. Sew a strip of fur to the neck of the outfit. Make a ponytail and attach it to the back of the dress. Decorate the fox's ears with fur.
The next option will be a little more complicated and more expensive . You will need:
- orange organza;
- orange threads;
- braid for finishing;
- scissors;
- needle and pin;
- rubber;
- orange T-shirt;
- rim on the head;
- glue gun;
- candle.
A DIY fox costume, for adults or children, consists of a skirt, blouse, tail and ears. For the top of the suit, any blouse, T-shirt, or orange turtleneck is suitable. For the skirt, cut three strips of organza 2 meters long, 22, 33 and 44 cm wide.
Sew each strip into a ring. Tape around the edges of each tier. You will get 3 tiers for the future skirt. Gather each tier in a belt up to 80 cm. Sew all tiers together. Tuck and machine sew. Thread an elastic band into the folded drawstring.
Make fox ears from leftover organza. Fold the fabric in several layers, pin it together and cut out triangles. Machine sew the edges. Burn the edges over the candle to prevent the fabric from fraying. Turn the ears inside out and attach to the headband using a glue gun.
Apply beautiful makeup and your fox is ready.
A very simple version of the skirt is to make a tutu from pieces of red tulle, attaching its stripes to an elastic band. Thirty sections - and your skirt is ready. With such pomp, a tail may not be necessary.
How to make a trouser pattern
We take the pants, turn them inside out and thread one leg into the other, then place the item in this form directly on the wrong side of the fabric for cutting and first trace the back crotch and middle seams, and then the side and front crotch, while gradually unrolling the item so that it lay flat without folds. If this procedure seems overwhelming, then you can take disused trousers and cut them along the front, back and crotch seams. After this, lay out the panel of pants, sewn along the side line, and trace it on the fabric with chalk or soap.
The parts should be cut 1.5 cm from the outline so that after stitching they do not turn out to be small. You don’t have to skimp on allowances; a wolf costume for a boy will look quite attractive with wide pants, and it will be easy for a child to move in such an outfit.
How to make a vest pattern
To draw the vest pattern, use your child's T-shirt. It is laid out on the fabric and traced along the shoulder and side seams, the width of the sleeve is noted at the base, along which the armhole is then drawn. Also, the neckline and front slit are finalized directly on the piece of fabric.
After the pants and T-shirt are outlined on the fabric and the shaped lines are drawn, we can assume that the wolf costume pattern with your own hands is ready. All that remains is to collect all the elements, which is what we will do now.
Little dinosaur
A dinosaur costume is easy to make. You will need green fabric. Take your baby's sweatshirt and pants, lay them out on the fabric, carefully trace and cut out, leaving one and a half centimeters for the seam. Sew it on a machine and you get a green jumpsuit.
Now start decorating the costume. Cut irregularly shaped circles from yellow fabric and sew along the back. From the hood to the very bottom, sew yellow triangles or spikes. Make a yellow bib on your chest or a belly patch. You will get a cute dinosaur.
If you can’t make a whole costume, you can sew your child a hat with spikes and a tail (a long cone filled with filling, with the same spikes sewn on top as on the hat).
The wolf's muzzle and tail are integral parts of the costume.
How to make a scary wolf costume with your own hands? It is very important for a boy that the hero arouses at least admiration, and even better if he looks intimidating. For such an outfit, a wolf's face is required - on the hat or hood.
So, first, using a measuring tape, measure the circumference of the child’s head and the depth of the future hat - from the back of the head to the middle of the forehead. Then they cut out a rectangle, sew it together by folding the smaller sides, and make darts on the top of the cap like a six-piece.
The wolf costume for the boy is almost ready. All that remains is to think about how the hat will hold up, because our children are such fidgets! And if you also take into account outdoor games with Santa Claus and competitions... By the way, the muzzle can be attached not only to a hat. An elastic band or hood is suitable for this purpose.
Next, they begin to design the wolf's muzzle. In order to sew the mouth, cut out four long semi-ovals, inserting felt triangles into the seam, which will play the role of teeth. Afterwards, these parts are turned inside out and stuffed with padding polyester. They are sewn together at the base, placing a semi-oval of red felt between them, which will serve as a tongue. Next, one semicircle is cut out of fur and velor, inserting pre-prepared triangular ears into the seam. The part is turned inside out and stuffed with synthetic padding, after which the cleft palate is sewn to it. Eyes are cut out from white felt, pupils and nose are cut out from black felt. These elements are glued with hot glue or sewn with a hidden seam. When the wolf's head is ready, it is attached to a hat or hood.
A New Year's wolf costume is unthinkable without a tail. To complete this part, you will need a rectangular piece of fur 7-8 cm wide and length from the child’s waist to the knees. The tail can be sewn on, or you can attach it to a button. The advantage of the second option is obvious - when the baby gets tired of this element, it can be simply unfastened.
Little princess Snow White
In order for your child to be a real prince or princess at the matinee, you need to know what fairy tales your child loves. If your daughter likes fairy tales about princesses, then why not make her a fairy-tale hero costume with your own hands? For example, Snow White's outfit. The main condition for children's decoration for a matinee is that it must be truly magical: shimmer, bewitch, and attract glances.
Therefore, if you are going to the store to buy fabric, then choose gold, silver, yellow, blue, red fabric and Christmas tree tinsel to decorate the dress in the same colors. You can ask the nearest studio for scraps and leftover fabrics, then the suit will be very cheap.
To sew a corset you will need:
- blue velvet or velor;
- on the sleeves - blue chiffon;
- for the skirt - yellow satin;
- for the petticoat - tulle;
- for finishing the sleeves and cape - red satin;
- lace and white chintz on the collar;
- buttons, buttons, zippers and threads.
Sew the skirt in the “Tatyanka” style or half-sun, trim with lace at the bottom. Choose the length of the skirt together with your baby. If she is still small and clumsy, then a long floor-length skirt will be uncomfortable for her. You can make a tutu skirt for Snow White from yellow tulle. Tie the cut strips to an elastic band around the child’s waist.
For the corset, make a pattern from your baby's sleeveless T-shirt and add an inch and a half for the seams. Make the length of the top of the suit up to the waist. To avoid stitching in the zipper, choose stretch fabric for the top. Machine sew all seams, leaving armholes for the sleeves.
Snow White has lantern sleeves; to do this, sew wide cylinders from blue chiffon, pulling in an elastic band on one side and sewing it to the armhole on the other side, attaching a lantern. Now you can connect the top to the skirt.
The collar on Snow White's dress should be in place. For this you will need thick cardboard. Draw a shoulder-to-shoulder rectangle around the baby's neck. Round the top corners with scissors. Cover the finished collar with white satin and trim the edges with lace. Sew the collar to the neck of the dress.
Holidays and matinees begin and parents again face questions about preparing their child. Sometimes learning the entire script for a matinee with your baby is easier than dressing him up beautifully. Even though there are so many different costumes on the market, parents often put off buying a costume and often just want to make something unique and beautiful themselves. Nowadays, two costumes are popular among children - a princess for girls and a superhero for boys. But it would be boring and uninteresting at the matinee without the charming and kind Cinderella, without the cheerful mouse and, of course, the wolf. How to make a wolf costume to impress a child? Read more about every detail of this complex costume below. With patterns and a clear description of the entire manufacturing process.
